Owner manual

Metalfab, Inc.
Dry Solids Processing Equipment
P.O. BOX 9, PRICES SWITCH ROAD, VERNON, NEW JERSEY 07462 ♦ 973-764-2000 ♦ FAX # [phone]
Description:
The Better-Weigh Controller is a C ++
programmable single board computer with a built
in 4.75” x 3.58” touchscreen display, which is also
C ++ programmable. The display also has a large
area for bitmaps, display lists, and screens. This
system is ideal for weighing applications that
require an interactive graphic interface.
The Better-Weigh Controller comes standard with
16 protected digital inputs and 16 high – current
sinking outputs for controlling slide gates, screw
feeders.
.
The Better Weigh Controller: Batch and Continuous
Control Features:
• Automated batching, manual batching or
combination
• Materials can be added via screw conveyors,
bin activators or manual bag dumps
• Automatic feed rate optimization via analog
output – 4 outputs available standard
• Automatic Feed rate discharge via analog
input – 4 inputs available standard
• Automatic Dribble point determination
• Automatic Preact (material in suspension)
setting
• Automatic jog feature can be enabled or
disables
• Inventory tracking and reporting
• Single and dual speed filling or discharging
• Batch history of 200 previous batches
• Graphic display
• System alarm output
• Security: two levels (supervisor and
operator)
• Touch-screen operator interface
• Mechanical E-Stop button
• Power ON/OFF switch
• Batch Start / Hand add accept button
• Tolerance checking with different parameters
settable for under and over tolerance.
• Standard unit includes relay outputs to
interface to customers equipment (application
specific)
• Serial Ports: 3 up to 57,600 bps. Port 1 is 5 –
wire RS-232 Ports 2 & 3 can be RS-485 or 5 –
wire RS-232
• Watchdog, supervisor, battery-backed
time/date clock, two 3 v lithium coin type
batteries, 165 mA-h and 190 mA-h
• Humidity r.h. 25% to 65% non-condensing
• Operating Temperature: 0 – 50 Degrees C.
• Five scale systems per controller using RS-
232
• Scale digital filters (software selectable)
• Scale display .8” red LED - 6 digits
OPTIONS:
Additional Relay Outputs
(Includes board and 4 relays)
Additional Analog Inputs/Outputs
(4-12 bit channels)
Additional Scales per Controller
(Includes indicator and necessary inputs and
outputs)
Custom programming is available on a job
specific basis. Call us with your requirements
and we will provide pricing.